Jiri Bubenuicek, a Czech citizen, born in Lubin in 1974, studied dance at the Prague Dance Conservatory. In 1992, he received an award at the Prix de Lausanne, an international competition for young dancers, and made his professional debut in 1993 with John Neumeier's Hamburg Ballet. There, he was promoted to soloist in 1995 and then Principal dancer in 1997. In August of 2006, Mr. Bubenicek took an engagement as a Principal dancer in Dresden SemperOper Ballet. He has guested, as a dancer, with many main leading European companies including the Paris Opera. As a choreographer, Mr. Bubenicek has created new works, such as; "Le souffle de l´esprit" for Zurich Ballet, "Unerreichbare Orte" for Hamburg ballet, "Graffity" for Laterna Magika in Prag and others. He has presented his works in Japan and throughout Europe. Presented with the "Prix Benois de la Danse" (Best Dancer) in 2002, he received a second place award at the 20th International Ballet Competition in Varna for his choreography of "Made on Earth", as well as the Public's Choice Award for "Prisoners of Feelings" at the 18th International Competition for Choreographers in Hanover. He danced in Donna Feuer's film documentary: "The Work of Utopia"
as well as the leading role "The King Ludwig II." in the DVD production in John Neumeier´s "Illusions - like Swan Lake” and in "Death in Venice". In 2005 Arte made a documentary film about Jiri and his brother Otto "Die Ballett-Zwillinge".